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23.6.14

I thought I had scratched my geese designing itch with Goosed up & Goosing around, until I started messing around with skinny geese. It would appear I may need an intervention for this obsession as I designed another three variations.

Similar to Goosed up in that it is a 24 geese circle, but oh the versatility of this block is huge simply by mixing the clockwise and anti-clockwise templates or changing the fabrics. The PDF for this block includes templates for both directions to make blocks in three sizes 4", 8" and 12".

Design ideas using the Skinny Minny templates

The lovely @giucy_giuce on IG tested this pattern for me and made the cutest pincushion from the 4" block. If you are on IG you should follow him, he makes the most stunning stuff.

You can never have too many geese in a block was my motto designing this ;-). 32 geese and no curved piecing in sight, that's my kind of block! This block also comes in three sizes - 4", 8" & 12".

12" Juicy Goosey block

and because I also have an obsession with making #tinygeese, I included a 4" template, which happened to make a super cute pincushion....

4" Juicy Goosey pincushion

Now I was quite content to leave it here, until I posted this picture on IG and was challenged to incorporate the two blocks into a double circle of flying geese. Bull meet red rag!!!

I wasn't daft enough to try it with the 32 geese block, but I thought it would work with the Goosed up templates. So after trying a very technically advanced Scissors, glue and picmonkey version and a bit of head scratching, I ended up with.......

48 geese in one block, with NO curved sewing required - can I hear angels singing!?!

This block looks hard to sew, but in reality is pretty easy with only two templates to join. Don't believe me? Take a look at the fabulous Jen Johnston's Flickr description;-). Jen (@jenniferjohnston80) very kindly tested the 14" block for me and made this beautiful version.....

Picture blogged with permission - Block made by Jen Johnston

I made templates for a 12" and 14" block size - perfect for a medallion quilt centre perhaps (yes Mama Sparks, I mean you!).

And so Double Goosed was my Swan (or geese) song and I am bowing gracefully and exiting off the 'designery stage'. Well as far as Geese circle blocks are concerned!

All the patterns are now available in my Craftsy pattern shop. If you happen to make any of the designs, please tag me on IG (@Jeliquilts) or send me a picture via email. I get all giddy when I see blocks made from my patterns.

2.6.14

I was so chuffed to be asked to be a part of this month long series and can't wait to see all the favourite quilts that are posted throughout June. Go check it out, there is even a link up for your own favourite quilt and a chance to win some vouchers from Fabricworm.